23 (A)that the Christ (B)must suffer and that, (C)by being the first (D)to rise from the dead, (E)he would proclaim (F)light both to our people and to the Gentiles.”

24 And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, (G)you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.” 25 But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, (H)most excellent Festus, but I am speaking (I)true and (J)rational words.

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